Research Assistant, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Research Assistant, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nations best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UCs momentum has never been stronger. UCs annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.
Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Cincinnati includes accomplished physicians, research scientists, clinical laboratory scientists, and administrative, technical, and clerical staff who support our work.
The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is seeking a candidate for a Research Assistant. The candidate will join a dynamic team advancing regenerative medicine through diverse approaches.
Essential Functions
Conduct experiments and meticulously document data following research protocols.
Analyze data, assess its validity, and perform statistical and graphical data analysis when necessary.
Assist in managing and caring for the laboratorys animal colonies, including genotyping and monitoring the physiological performance of animal models.
Maintain various transgenic mouse lines within the lab.
Take responsibility for the preoperative and postoperative care of research animals.
Manage fibroblast cell cultures, cardiomyocyte isolations, inductions, and in vitro cell culture, as well as conduct left coronary artery ligation procedures to create myocardial infarction models.
Apply research principles to fewer complex tasks.
Undertake additional duties as required by the department to meet its evolving needs. Please note that this job description may be subject to changes as necessary.
Required Education
Bachelors Degree.
Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Sitting – Continuously
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) – Often
Hearing, listening – Often
Talking – Often
Standing – Often
Walking – Often
Bending – Often
Stooping – Often
Lifting – up to 20 pounds – Often
Kneeling, squatting – Seldom
Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
Competitive salary rang